January 15, 2026 - 12:02am -- evans.1243@osu.edu

ServeSafe® Trainings have become the industry standard in food-safety training and are accepted in almost all U.S. jurisdictions that require employee certification. You can be sure that these courses meet all ODH requirements.

  • The Manager's Certification Class provides foodservice managers, operators, and owners accurate, up-to-date information on all aspects of handling food, from receiving and storing to preparing and serving.
  • The Person in Charge Training enhances employee understanding of major food safety principles: time and temperature abuse, cross-contamination, and personal hygiene.

If you have questions as to what is required of you or your business, call Tammy Jones at 740-289-4837 or email her at jones.5640@osu.edu.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!  You may call the office (740-289-4837) to register or download your specific form based on what exactly you need below.

 

Manager's Certification Class Details:

  • Instruction Date:  Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Time of Instruction: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Exam Date:  Friday, April 3, 2026 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • Location: OSU Extension Pike County, 313 Mill Street, Piketon, OH 
  • Cost:  $175 per person
  • Download manager's registration form

Person in Charge Training Details:

  • Instruction Date:  Friday, April 3, 2026
  • Time: starting at 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Location: OSU Extension Pike County, 313 Mill Street, Piketon, OH 
  • Cost:  $45 per person
  • Download PIC registration form